Residential & Commercial Security - Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts - Door knob removal
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MrT3
03-19-06, 02:25 PM
I read all the other posts about removing a inside door knob but I am having no luck. I have a Dexter lockset. The condo was built in 1989. The lockset is similar or identical to the Paris handle set on Dexter's website. I cannot get the inside door knob off. When I pull the cover plate off I followed the grove on the outside of the spindle Inside I see a rectangular hole. Stick a screwdriver in the hole. Pull on the knob and turn it to different clock positions and nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?
WGW
03-20-06, 05:20 PM
Welcome to the DIY boards MrT3
In recent years Dexter knobs are attached with two screws through the inside rose (or trim plate). Unscrewing these would remove the knob.
But if I recall, the older Dexter knobs had a spring retainer that is located on the latch side of the knob. The cutout is best described as a slot and a pin or similar tool pushed into the center of the slot will release the knob. You should feel a slight springy resistance while pushing.
When you've located and are pushing on the retainer you should be able to just pull the knob straight out. No need to turn this one as you go.
If this is original equipment from 1989 though, I'd suggest spraying lubricant on the knob where it goes into the door and into the retainer hole as well because the original grease is likely solidified and will hold like you would'nt beleive sometimes.
Regards
In recent years Dexter knobs are attached with two screws through the inside rose (or trim plate). Unscrewing these would remove the knob.
But if I recall, the older Dexter knobs had a spring retainer that is located on the latch side of the knob. The cutout is best described as a slot and a pin or similar tool pushed into the center of the slot will release the knob. You should feel a slight springy resistance while pushing.
When you've located and are pushing on the retainer you should be able to just pull the knob straight out. No need to turn this one as you go.
If this is original equipment from 1989 though, I'd suggest spraying lubricant on the knob where it goes into the door and into the retainer hole as well because the original grease is likely solidified and will hold like you would'nt beleive sometimes.
Regards